Fragment of a Celtic/Roman Fibula (Refer to pictures of complete example). A
section of metal is plated onto the iron piece in the center. There
are six star shaped engraving on the metal plating with a dot pattern
border around it. It is unknown what type of metal it is however as
it has not corroded or tarnished it is believed to possibly be "electrum".
A natural combination of gold and silver, which was often used in ancient
times as a precious metal.

**Up until
recently it was unknown what this fragment was, however in late 2007 a
similar "Complete" piece was sold at a popular auction site.**

The following pictures of the sold item, should reflect the very unique
similarity of the pieces.

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**Note on background. A
Fresco from the ancient Roman City of Pompeii. The interior walls of a wealthy
Roman's Estate 79AD. Picture taken July 2005.